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The Last Straw is not just a story of an educator; it’s the story of anyone who has ever felt unseen while giving their all. It’s about the quiet heroism of showing up anyway, the pain of ambition smothered by bureaucracy, and the haunting question: what happens when the system breaks the very people who are trying to save it?

Michelle Vega lives an ordinary life—or so she thinks. Beneath the surface of her routine existence lies a past erased and rewritten by a secretive government agency. Once trained to be the perfect weapon, Michelle was part of Project Ghost Orchid, a covert program designed to create operatives and then erase their memories. But when an unforeseen incident triggers her reawakening, fragments of her past begin to resurface—skills she can't explain, instincts she never learned, and flashes of violence she can't remember.

In this prequel to the novel The Last Bet, Detective Samuel Blake’s hunt for a missing pocket watch spirals into a mystery of a missing woman and family corruption.

This book invites you on a journey through the most misunderstood concept in all of science — the vacuum. From the earliest philosophers terrified of emptiness to the modern physicists who discovered that “nothing” is a swirling ocean of energy and possibility, this is the story of how the void became the foundation of everything. We begin with the ancient debates about ether and the first laboratory vacuums of the Renaissance, then move through Einstein’s curved spacetime, quantum field theory’s restless vacuum, and the mysterious Higgs field that gives matter its mass.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist: Art, Ambition, and Unsolved Mystery (1990) offers a gripping deep dive into the events of that night and the decades-long investigation that followed. Author James G. Edwards II masterfully blends true crime with art history, exploring how a single robbery devastated a cultural institution, shook the art world, and fueled countless theories—from mob connections to inside jobs.

General Keith Brennan would rather face an army with his trusty rifle than attend another state dinner. When the president of the solar system is assassinated on Mars, Brennan is the obvious choice to investigate. If he comes up with the wrong answer, though, his career will be over.

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019! UK Carnegie Medal winner A National Book Award Finalist Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019 A Time Best Children’s Book of 2019 A Today Show Best Kids’ Book of 2019 A...

For centuries, the patent has stood as a symbol of invention—a mark of genius, a reward for creativity, a promise that innovation would be protected and shared. But behind this polished image lies a more tangled reality. Patents today are wielded less as shields and more as weapons. They grant monopolies over life-saving drugs, obstruct progress in software and biotechnology, and often reward delay, secrecy, and litigation over actual discovery. In this unflinching exploration, the author traces the journey of the patent system from its noble origins to its increasingly distorted present.

This thought-provoking book explores how consciousness, belief, and imagination shape the texture of existence itself. Moving between science and mysticism, psychology and philosophy, he reveals how inner narratives do not simply interpret reality—they participate in its creation.

This book is your guided tour through the digital underworld. In ten clear, accessible chapters, we explore the most common and dangerous forms of cybercrime. From phishing emails that trick the unwary into giving up passwords, to ransomware that can shut down entire hospitals or school systems, each chapter lifts the veil on a different threat. We explain how the attack works, who tends to be behind it, what kind of damage it causes, and how to protect yourself and your organization.

Decades after the terror of the original Zodiac killer shook the Bay Area, a cunning copycat emerges, reigniting fear across San Francisco. FBI Special Agent Jeannie Loomis, now head of the San Francisco bureau, is called in to lead the high-stakes investigation. Loomis, a seasoned investigator with a personal history of pursuing notorious criminals, finds herself drawn into a psychological cat-and-mouse game as the new killer mirrors the gruesome methods of the original Zodiac, but with a chilling modern twist—taunting the authorities through encrypted emails.

A desperate scientist's radical attempt to cure his dying daughter unleashes an ancient, predatory potential within humanity, forcing him to confront a shadowy conspiracy and the monstrous consequences of playing God before his creation reshapes the world. Dr. Marcel Johnston, a brilliant scientist driven by the imminent loss of his terminally ill daughter, Calista, stakes everything on Project Fledge—a revolutionary serum designed to unlock humanity's ultimate potential and conquer disease.

In 10 Mind-Bending Ways Quantum Physics Is Rewriting Reality, you’ll discover how the bizarre rules of the quantum world are transforming not only science, but also philosophy, technology, and our everyday experience of being alive. From particles that can be in two places at once to quantum entanglement that Einstein famously called “spooky action at a distance,” this book takes you on a thrilling tour through the strangest terrain in modern science. But it doesn’t stop at the weirdness. It shows how quantum discoveries are already reshaping the very foundations of reality.

A mansion with a hellish past. A serial killer with a shadow. A city about to boil over. Having received a letter about a murder in the country mansion of Wild Boar Hall, Alderman James is only too happy to leave the city to investigate. For too long the seemingly endless cycle of murders in the Liberties has weighed on him. While the Alderman investigates this pastoral distraction, a sinister plan is set in motion back in Dublin. One that has James at the very heart of it all! Fear and paranoia return to the streets and things are made worse still when a new killer realizes he has a fan.

Have you ever questioned reality? Not in the abstract, philosophical way, but in the eerie, spine-tingling moments when the world just doesn’t seem quite right? Like when a stranger says exactly what you were thinking. When the same numbers keep following you. When time seems to skip. Or when you look in the mirror and wonder: am I real—or just playing a role I didn’t choose?

Love watches but don’t have a trust fund? Think collecting great timepieces means spending thousands? Think again. Watches for the Rest of Us is the ultimate guide to building a killer watch collection—without breaking the bank. From $50 Casios to $500 Seikos, this book shows you how to find hidden gems, avoid scams, and buy the right watches for the right reasons—all while keeping your bank account intact.

Turning your entrepreneurial dreams into reality starts with securing the right funding. 'Fund Your Dreams' provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the startup capital landscape. Explore various funding options, including bootstrapping, crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital, and government grants. Learn how to create a compelling pitch deck, negotiate funding terms, and build a strong financial foundation for your business. This book empowers you to confidently secure the capital you need to launch and grow your startup.

On a fated summer night in the city of New Haven, Connecticut, Jacob Hale crashes his car into a pedestrian girl, Madeline Arbor, crippling her for life. Ridden with guilt he visits her in the hospital. Here an unlikely friendship develops between the two young people who bond over their mutual love of heavy metal music and horror films. When Madeline is released from hospital care a tentative romance begins. Following an attempt on Jacob’s life by Madeline’s disapproving father, Jacob breaks the relationship off. Fifteen years later, unexpectedly, they meet again.

When bestselling author Allen Bennett’s wife, Cheyenne, dies in a tragic accident, his world crumbles. As he navigates grief, betrayal, and anger, he finds himself grappling with devastating secrets that shake his very foundation. Set against a backdrop of heartache and mystery, The Darkness Within explores the thin line between love and hate, truth and deception. What happens when the person you trusted most turns out to have a secret life? Will Allen find peace in the answers he uncovers, or will the truth destroy him?

In the crowded streets of Nashville, Colter Slate grapples with a tortured past and a perilous present. Once a dedicated soldier, Colter's life took a dark turn on his last tour of duty. Haunted by his actions, Colter's return to civilian life is anything but peaceful. Estranged from his friends, he now survives on the streets, playing music for spare change.